This Cambridge 2 bed condo is carved out of a former warehouse at the end of a tree-lined cul-de-sac. It is designed for comfortable and incredibly convenient city living. This 1,924 square foot sunbathed flat offers a wide-open contemporary floor plan with eight+ foot ceiling height and beautiful maple floors. Setting this property apart from all the others, each room has a wall of glass sliders opening out to the 610 square foot, south facing, private, enclosed deck.The cook's kitchen offers maple cabinets, stone countertops, a five-burner-gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances and a large window. Off the expansive living/dining room is a lovely library that can easily serve as a third bedroom and features custom built-ins and pocket doors. Additionally, the two oversize bedrooms have expansive custom closets and with 2 full bathrooms, a giant storage space, and two car deeded parking just .8 mile from both Davis and Alewife T stations, this property truly has it all.See more details and photos for 38 Brookford Street, #2.See other Cambridge, MA condos for sale.If youd like to view this lovely contemporary condo, get in touch! Please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Amazon Confirms Deal for New Fort Point Space
• Fenway Center Could Finally Start Construction this Summer
• A New York Firm is Buying Another Iconic Boston Spot

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 46 Commonwealth Avenue, #PH, Back Bay $799,000
• 2 Newport Road, #6, Cambridge $789,900
• 429 Columbus Avenue #429B, South End $1,875,000

 Developers in Boston are being pushed to improve their plans for public spaces, according to a Boston Globe article. The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is looking more closely at designs being submitted by developers:

In April, the city told Millennium Partners to improve plans for the Great Hall that would be the street-level centerpiece of a skyscraper the developer envisions for the site of the Winthrop Square Garage in the Financial District. Staffers urged a closer look at design of the place, and more details on how it would be used every day. The Great Hall could be an important civic and perhaps cultural space in downtown Boston, the BPDA wrote, but it cautioned that retail uses alone do not achieve the distinction of a great civic amenity.

The BPDA is also striving to get already existing indoor and outdoor public spaces noticed and utilized more. Many of those public spaces are courtyards, lobbies, and decks within private buildings. A goal is to get the managers of these properties to add better, and welcoming, signage.

We have to be really creative and give open space the attention it deserves, said Brian Golden, director of the BPDA. Wherever we can leverage private property and private resources to the public benefit, its incumbent on us to do that.

Some of the existing public spaces within private spaces are the 14th-floor observation deck at 470 Atlantic Avenue at Independence Wharf; the observation deck at the Custom House Tower; Fosters Rotunda, on the ninth floor of 30 Rowes Wharf; andNorman B. Leventhal Park in Post Office Square.Read the Boston Globe's Boston Pushes Developers to Create Better Public Spaces.If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Fenway Center Could Finally Start Construction this Summer
• A New York Firm is Buying Another Iconic Boston Spot
• Peek Inside Three Back Bay Homes that Sold for $7 Million-Plus this Week

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 46 Commonwealth Avenue, #PH, Back Bay $799,000
• 2 Newport Road, #6, Cambridge $789,900
• 429 Columbus Avenue #429B, South End $1,875,000

Here's a South End 3 bed single family home in the sought after Eight Streets Neighborhood with the rare feature of three sides of windows. This 2,800 square foot corner home is a brand new renovation with extremely modern finishes and high end appliances. There are hardwood floors throughout. The spacious kitchen comfortably fits a dining room table.The formal living room has gas fireplace and high ceilings, and it receives great sunlight throughout the day. The cozy family room with separate private entrance is located on the first level as well as one of the bedrooms with full bathroom. There is a large floor-through master suite with amazing master bath, office/den space, and walk in closet. The third bedroom is located on the top floor with a full bathroom and good closet.The roof deck is secluded and private. This home is wired for surround sound and includes electric shades throughout. Four leased parking spaces are located at Wilke's Passage and Rollins, transferable to the new owner.See more details and photos for 17 Bond Street.See other South End real estate for sale.If youd like to view this lovely South End home, get in touch! Please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Fenway Center Could Finally Start Construction this Summer
• A New York Firm is Buying Another Iconic Boston Spot
• Peek Inside Three Back Bay Homes that Sold for $7 Million-Plus this Week

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 46 Commonwealth Avenue, #PH, Back Bay $799,000
• 2 Newport Road, #6, Cambridge $789,900
• 429 Columbus Avenue #429B, South End $1,875,000

Are you searchingfora Boston condo or single family home?Here are the Boston open houses scheduled forSaturday & Sunday, July 8 & 9, in the downtown Boston neighborhoodsand beyond. Click on the neighborhoods of interest to you to see the open house listings.Inventory of Boston condos and homes for sale is still historically low, which can often result in properties going under agreement quickly.If youreserious about buying, I recommend that you get to openhouses as soon as newproperties of interest to you come on the market.If you can,go withanexperienced broker. That would be me 25 years and counting! That is,someone who canexpertly advise you, prepare and present anoffer for you, negotiate in your interests, and guideyour transaction throughthe various potential pitfallsthat can derail a Boston real estate deal. If you cant have me attend with you, please write my name in with yours on the sign-in sheet.In my 25 years in the Boston real estate market, I havehelpedhundreds of people buy and sell Boston condos and homes. If you need assistance, call me. I would love to help you, too.

If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• A New York Firm is Buying Another Iconic Boston Spot
• Peek Inside Three Back Bay Homes that Sold for $7 Million-Plus this Week
• Sold Out! Slip65s First Round of Condos Snapped up in 36 Hours

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 46 Commonwealth Avenue, #PH, Back Bay $799,000
• 2 Newport Road, #6, Cambridge $789,900
• 429 Columbus Avenue #429B, South End $1,875,000

As part of the Sothebys International Realty network, Im privileged to see some truly exceptional real estate every day, both here in theBoston real estatemarket and beyond. In this post you'll see some beautiful urban homesthat make city living a joy. Whether you seek your own piece ofBoston real estateor are considering owning abroad, these homes are sure to please. If youre ever looking for real estate, please consider me your resource whether youre looking here in Boston or beyond.

Boston This luxury 3 bedroom 4.5 bath condo has been completely customized by the current sellers. It is top of the line throughout the home, with magnificent harbor views from every room. Enter into a huge hand plastered foyer, with Venetian plastered walls and limestone flooring, which can easily be used as a gallery for an art collector. Proceed into the open and spacious entertaining room of combined living, dining and kitchen with additional sitting area and wet bar with separate wine fridges. Custom ceilings and wall of windows look out at Boston Harbor. The master bedrooms suite has his and her baths with beautiful tile design, steam shower, soaking tub, and custom built ins. There are personalized built-out closets with many amenities and in home gym area. The second bedroom is en-suite with custom built-ins, and a real laundry room with two washers/dryers.The third bedroom en suite can be used as a home office or guest room. There is also a powder room, 2 valet garage parking, concierge and full hotel service including spa/gym/pool.For more information on this exceptional example of Boston real estate, click here.$3,950,000

 

London, England This stunning apartment is the epitome of penthouse living, occupying the top two floors of Pan Peninsula West.The views from the apartment take in the city's stunning sky line as well as the River Thames. The home has comprises of 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, 2 terraces and 7 balconies. All of the bedrooms are finished to an extremely high specification. The development itself provides residents with an high standard of amenities which includes a 24 hour concierge service, a health and fitness complex, a six senses holistic spa, business lounge with meetings rooms, private cinema, valet parking and the highest cocktail bar in London, The Attic. The development is ideally located within 15 minutes journey to central Mayfair from Canary Wharf tube station. The city can be reached in 10 minutes via the Docklands Light Railway. For flights out of London, London City airport is the closest airport.For more information on this beautiful home, click here.$4,527,814

 

Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo This 3 bedroom unit was gorgeously converted into a 2 bedroom, which made the living room more spacious and bright facing South and East.The unit features a lot of high-performance devices such as the built-in AC and massage bathtub. The building is located just across Tokyo Mid Town and Hinoki-cho Park, and a 5 minute walk from Roppongi Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line. One storage space comes with the unit offering a electricity outlet in the basement.For more information on this exceptional luxury home, click here.$3,187,006

This spacious apartment overlooking the Tur Parc is located in one of the most coveted areas of Barcelona.A large hall leads us to a spacious living room with windows overlooking the Tur Park. The spacious fully equipped kitchen with a pantry, a service area, and a water area. The property has five bedrooms, one of them with a private bathroom and a full bathroom for the other three bedrooms. The master bedroom with its own bathroom and a dressing room, as well as another bedroom en suite. Being a high floor apartment, it has a lot of natural light, as well as beautiful views from the each room.For more information on this beautiful condo, click here.$3,748,722 

Imagine sitting at your big picture window watching the rowers on the Charles and the runners beside it, attuned to the seasons and the rhythms of the river. This is one of the special pleasures of Riverview-in-Cambridge, and this Cambridge 2 bed condo, located at the easternmost corner of the second floor, is perfectly situated to enjoy.This home is a multi-level residence with a lovely open plan living/dining area, a handsome kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and great storage, and a private deck. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and two full bathrooms with additional storage.Building amenities include 2 elevators, a lovely shared garden, parking, and a 24 hour concierge. Thishandsome, Mid-Century Modern building is well managed, pet friendly, and boasts a wonderfully engaged and involved community of residents.See more details and photos for 221 Mount Auburn Street, #208.See other Cambridge condos for sale.If youd like to view this Cambridge condo, get in touch! Please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• A New York Firm is Buying Another Iconic Boston Spot
• Peek Inside Three Back Bay Homes that Sold for $7 Million-Plus this Week
• Sold Out! Slip65s First Round of Condos Snapped up in 36 Hours

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 46 Commonwealth Avenue, #PH, Back Bay $799,000
• 2 Newport Road, #6, Cambridge $789,900
• 429 Columbus Avenue #429B, South End $1,875,000

Are you searchingfora Boston condo or single family home?Here are the Boston open houses scheduled forSaturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2, in the downtown Boston neighborhoodsand beyond. Click on the neighborhoods of interest to you to see the open house listings.The number of open houses this weekend is roughly half what it usually is, but there's still plenty to see so don't let the holiday weekend deter you. Inventory of Boston condos and homes for sale is still historically low, often resulting in properties going under agreement quickly. If youreserious about buying, I recommend getting to openhouses as soon as newproperties come on the market.If you can,go withanexperienced broker. That would be me 25 years and counting! That is,someone who canexpertly advise you, prepare and present anoffer for you, negotiate in your interests, and guideyour transaction throughthe various potential pitfallsthat can derail a Boston real estate deal. If you cant have me attend with you, please write my name in with yours on the sign-in sheet.In my 25 years in the Boston real estate market, I havehelpedhundreds of people buy and sell Boston condos and homes. If you need assistance, call me.

If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• A New York Firm is Buying Another Iconic Boston Spot
• Peek Inside Three Back Bay Homes that Sold for $7 Million-Plus this Week
• Sold Out! Slip65's First Round of Condos Snapped up in 36 Hours

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 46 Commonwealth Avenue, #PH, Back Bay $799,000
• 2 Newport Road, #6, Cambridge $789,900
• 429 Columbus Avenue #429B, South End $1,875,000

Look for a new condo complex known as Point 262 to open in East Cambridge this fall. Situated a short distance from the Lechmere train station, a mile from Kendall Square, and two miles from downtown Boston, it's within East Cambridge's cultural, academic, high tech and research hotspot.The seven story modern development features 1 bed and 2 bed units, each having a private balcony with city views.The square footage for 1 bedroom units averages at 838 square feet, and for 2 bedrooms at 1,054 square feet.Prices begin in the mid $500s.Some of the unit features are professional grade stainless steel appliances, statuary stone waterfall kitchen islands, bathrooms with radiant floor heating, and hardwood floors. The building will have onsite concierge service, a landscaped common roof deck with lush green terraces, and a top of the line fitness center. There's also a structured parking facility, deeded storage spaces, and a community center.There is no shortage of restaurants and nightlife in this area, as well as the Cambridgeside Galleria and the Boston Museum of Science.Here's an example of a Point 262 2 bed 2 bath condo for sale.Learn more about Point 262 Condos.If youd like to know more about this, or have any questions about buying or selling Boston homes or condos, get in touch! Please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Are Empty Offices in Boston a Sign the Fall is Here?
• MITs Volpe Center Redevelopment Likely to Include Cambridges Tallest Building
• Condos Eyed at Site of Dorchester Funeral Home

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 572 Freeport Street, #304, Dorchesters Neponset $625,000
• 416 Comonwealth Avenue, #220, Back Bay $1,499,000
• 28 Concord Street, #3, Charlestown $799,000

This brand new fully renovated Back Bay 2 bed 2 bath condo overlooks the quintessential views of Commonwealth Mall. A gorgeous sunny floor through home, it offers brand new white oak hardwood floors and crown molding throughout, new windows, in-unit laundry and 2 gas fireplaces. The modern open living room has a custom built-in office. The kitchen is tastefully designed with glass cabinetry, marble countertops, and Thermador appliances. The master suite features a gas fire place, walk-in closet, and marble bath.Ideally located between Clarendon and Dartmouth Streets, it is just a block away from Newbury Street's fine shops and restaurants.See more photos and details for 118 Commonwealth Avenue, #4.See more Back Bay condos for sale.If you'd like to view this Back Bay condo, get in touch! Please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Are Empty Offices in Boston a Sign the Fall is Here?
• MITs Volpe Center Redevelopment Likely to Include Cambridges Tallest Building
• Condos Eyed at Site of Dorchester Funeral Home

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 572 Freeport Street, #304, Dorchesters Neponset $625,000
• 416 Comonwealth Avenue, #220, Back Bay $1,499,000
• 28 Concord Street, #3, Charlestown $799,000

If youre selling your Boston area home or condo, and using the proceeds from the sale to purchase a new home or condo, you probablyhave questions about how to make the whole process work. Canner Law, a Massachusetts real estate law firm, has a well-written andinformative blog(quoted below) that explains how it can work:

Most clients who experience a smooth piggyback transaction attribute it to having good communication and coordination between the lender, attorney and real estate broker.

I couldn't agree more. I can't emphasize enough the value of having a competent and attentive team working for you.Back to back transactions often begin with a morning sale closing and an afternoon purchase closing:

This allows time for the sale closing attorney to conduct the closing, go to record (meaning recording the deed and mortgage with the appropriate county Registry of Deeds), and then wire the net proceeds to the purchase closing attorney. Once the purchase closing attorney has conducted their closing and received all funds, then they can go to record as well, completing the transaction.

Piggybacking of transactions happens more than you might imagine. To read more about how it works, here's Canner Law's full article.Having expert transaction management through selling and purchasing activities and during the closing process is invaluable. I have over 25 years experience helping people buy and sell Boston homes and condos, and I am committed to providing my clients with the best service and all the information necessary to make good decisions.If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Are Empty Offices in Boston a Sign the Fall is Here?
• MITs Volpe Center Redevelopment Likely to Include Cambridges Tallest Building
• Condos Eyed at Site of Dorchester Funeral Home

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 572 Freeport Street, #304, Dorchesters Neponset $625,000
• 416 Comonwealth Avenue, #220, Back Bay $1,499,000
• 28 Concord Street, #3, Charlestown $799,000